Heat Furnace Operator

Job Schedule

5PM - 5AM, 12‑hour shifts; rotates between Week 1 and Week
2. Week 1: works Mon & Tues, Fri, & Sat = 48 hours. Week 2: works Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday = 36 hours.

MNP is an award‑winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family‑owned business whose core values are Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees work together in teams yet operate largely independently.

MNP promotes from within and offers training and development at all levels; 75 % of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.

The Heat Treat Furnace Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the heat‑treat furnace used to harden and temper the steel fasteners manufactured by MNP. This key role ensures safe operation of the equipment and temperature instruments so that the steel stabilizes as required for the strength and utility needed for the specific fastener application. The operator works with a small team and must be self‑motivated and dependable.

• Maintain furnace controls to meet specified requirements of the process.
• Inspect parts before and after the heat‑treating operation for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments and visual acuity.
• Read and record computer controls such as the carbon controller to ensure required temperatures, soak time, and cooling times are maintained.
• Document parts not meeting specifications and issue rejection notices or rework orders as needed.
• Maintain required documentation of inspections and follow lot‑tracing protocols.
• Participate in 5S housekeeping.

• Previous heat treat experience.
• Self‑motivated; able to work without constant supervision.
• Excellent work ethics: dependable, reliable, follows established procedures.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Able to work in a team environment; gets along with others.
• Able to read work and understand work instructions, blueprints, technical documents and customer requirements.
• Able to do math calculations and work with numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Able to record information and calculate data as needed.
• Able and willing to wear the required protective clothing and PPE mandated by OSHA and MNP.
• Able to commit to perfect attendance during the training schedule.
• Able to work in hot, oily, and noisy conditions.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift, and sit as needed throughout the day.

• Able to pass a pre‑employment, post‑offer physical, drug screen.
• Able to pass a background check.

Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company‑paid life insurance, flexible spending account, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit‑sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities including managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control;

onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John’s Field; volunteer opportunities with Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives; employee recognition including anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities including Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one‑on‑one with the president, and many more.

This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.

Salary: $17.00 per hour.